Valley People: Doctor honored for mind-body research
Dr. Bruce Lipton received the 2009 Goi Peace Award in recognition of his pioneering work in the field of new biology.
Valley People: Freshman wins speech contest
San Lorenzo Valley High School freshman Haley Nolan won the annual high school speech contest put on by the San Lorenzo Valley Rotary Club on Feb. 3 at the high school.
SV tech company settles with Microsoft for $200 million
Computer giant Microsoft Corp. has agreed to pay $200 million to Scotts Valley technology company VirnetX Holding Corp. in a settlement outside of court.
SV council joins SmartMeter petitions
The city of Scotts Valley joined the city and county of San Francisco, the city and county of Santa Cruz, the city of Capitola and other municipalities last week in two petitions that call into question Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s SmartMeter.
On the hunt for Santa Cruz’s explosive past
Barry Brown’s cerulean eyes sparkle behind his glasses when he talks about gunpowder.
Business Notes: Therapist plans to give away massages
Maria Willis of Awaken Massage Therapy will give away one to three massages each month to those in need.
Fast-food construction starts in Scotts Valley
For local contractor Jeff Hill, Jack in the Box came just in time.
Famous tank engine en route to Roaring Camp
Thomas the Tank Engine, the storybook locomotive from the imaginary island of Sodor, will visit Roaring Camp Railroads for two weekends starting Friday, July 30, to give train rides to fans of his long-running PBS series, “Thomas and Friends.”
Revenue forecast slightly higher for SV next year
Budget time is fast approaching for the city of Scotts Valley as staffers begin to prepare for the 2011-12 fiscal year, which begins July 1.
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...